EVERTON could be without in-form striker Louis Saha for several weeks amid growing fears he has suffered a hamstring injury in training.

The potential setback would be a massive blow for the Toffees, with the 32-year-old currently on fire after scoring four goals against Blackpool last weekend to take his tally for the season to nine.

It would mean David Moyes would have to prepare for Sunday’s trip to Bolton’s Reebok stadium without Saha, who could be facing a four to five week lay-off.

Saha has been plagued with injuries to his hamstrings throughout his career, and it is understood that the results of a scan yesterday will confirm whether fate has dealt him and the Blues yet another cruel blow.

Although Everton have not confirmed the injury, it would represent their second blow in a week after it was confirmed that Jack Rodwell faces a month out after he injured his groin playing for England Under-21s.

Rodwell had played only 12 minutes of the 1-0 defeat to Italy on Tuesday afternoon before limping off.

He returned to Merseyside and underwent a scan which revealed the severity of his latest injury.

Rodwell, who has made 17 appearances this season, has started the last three games for Moyes' side and appeared to be approaching his own top form.

The 19-year-old has not long fully recovered from an injury sustained in last August’s clash with Aston Villa.

Meanwhile, next week’s mini-derby has been postponed.

Everton Reserves were set to take on Liverpool’s second-string at Prenton Park, Tranmere, on Wednesday February 16.

But that game has been switched to March 24 due to Liverpool's FA Youth Cup commitments.

The rearranged game will kick-off at 7pm.

Earlier this season the first reserve meeting between the sides ended in a draw with Victor Anichebe on the scoresheet for the Toffees.

Everton will also play Liverpool in the semi-final of the Liverpool Senior Cup, with fixture details to be announced soon.